I tell myself I don’t have time to step away from what I’m doing And so whatever I’m pursuing becomes my only paradigm This narrow focus of the mind albeit born of good intentions traps me in a web of tensions of a most unwelcome kind I feel conflicted and confused for surely it’s my human duty to pause before a thing of beauty and yet I choose to be excused Enough! It’s time to change my ways. I crave a life that’s far less taxing so I will spend more time relaxing and let fair whimsy guide my days